A Torrid Journey

Discusses the problems of radiant heat from the sun with respect to space travel. Stresses aerodynamic heating from friction when leaving an re-entering the earth's atmosphere. Features the late Captain Iven C. Kincheloe, U.S. Air Force test pilot, who tells of his experiences with the rocket powered Bell X-2 and discusses the forthcoming X-15 rocket plane. (KUHT) Film.

More in Doctor and the Law Series no 2

  1. A Torrid Journey 1959
  2. ATOMIC BARRAGE 1959
  3. Collision stations 1959
  4. Eternal Day, Eternal Night 1959
  5. FLIGHT TOWARD THE STARS 1959
  6. GAS OF LIFE 1959
  7. LIFE ON OTHER WORLDS 1959
  8. Living room in the void 1959
  9. MEDICINE OF FLIGHT 1959
  10. SATELLITES AND MISSILES 1959
  11. SEA OF AIR 1959
  12. Unseen Burden 1959
  13. UNSUBSTANTIAL FLESH 1959
  14. Evaluating Criminal Responsibility 1961

Sources

  1. 16mm Filmography (legacy record) — title, year, creator, format, description, catalog record
  2. Educational film guide. Supplements (1959-62) — title, catalog record